Battle of Daman (1694)
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The Battle of Daman took place on 23 March 1694, when a Portuguese squadron, commanded by General António Machado de Brito, pursued and attacked an Omani squadron sailing off Daman.
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Battle of Daman | |||||||
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Part of the Omani–Portuguese conflicts | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Portugal | Oman | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
António de Brito | Unknown | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
1 ship of the line 2 frigates 1 galiot |
8 ships of the line 6 frigates | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Light[1][2] |
1 ship of the line damaged[lower-alpha 1] 3 frigates sunk[2][3] 600 killed[2][3] |
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